2013 LSCU Hike The Hill September 10-11, 2013 DATE:
July 8, 2013
TO:
LSCU Affiliated CU CEOs, Alabama and Florida Governmental Affairs Committee Members
FROM:
Jared Ross, Vice President of Governmental Affairs
SUBJECT:
2013 LSCU Hike the Hill Agenda
The League of Southeastern Credit Unions & Affiliates has scheduled its Annual Fall Hike the Hill grassroots lobbying trip to Washington, D.C. for September 10-11, 2013. Enclosed you will find a tentative agenda, registration form, flight and hotel information, as well as a Southeastern Credit Union Foundation Scholarship Application. To register, please complete the attached form and return via fax, email or mail. Note - There is no registration fee for Hike the Hill. Your participation in this year’s Hike the Hill is more important than ever. As Congress moves forward with comprehensive tax reform, the credit union tax exemption faces a serious threat of elimination. The bankers are aggressively mounting a campaign to encourage credit union taxation and we need the full force of our credit union community to show Congress that we are united in our efforts. Credit unions are known for our grassroots lobbying strength, and we need to demonstrate it now more than ever. We must not let the bankers have the last word with federal lawmakers on the way we operate and the future of the credit union movement. We need to have our strongest showing ever for this year’s Hike The Hill to show our delegation that if they support credit unions we will be there to support them! If you have any questions regarding the 2013 LSCU Hike the Hill, or any other grassroots advocacy activities, please contact me by phone at 1-866-231-0545, ext. 1012 or jared.ross@lscu.coop. HOTEL, FLIGHT & REGISTRATION INFORMATION HOTEL INFORMATION Hotel rooms have been held for attendees at the GRAND HYATT WASHINGTON at the reduced rate of $265.00 per night, plus tax, until August 12th. After this date, reservations will be accepted on a space and rate available basis. A special link has been set up with the hotel to make your reservations. Please CLICK HERE to make a room reservation. The discounted room rate will automatically apply by using this link. All reservations must be guaranteed by a first night room deposit or guaranteed with a major credit card. Cancellation policy states that you must cancel by 3PM EST 72 Hours prior to arrival to avoid one nights room & tax charge to the guarantee credit card. Check-in time is 3:00 p.m.; Checkout time is 12:00 Noon. Grand Hyatt Washington 1000 H Street NW Washington, D.C., USA, 20001 (202) 582-1234 Rooms are limited, so book now!
FLIGHT INFORMATION The closest airport is Reagan National Airport (DCA). Attendees should contact the airline or a travel agent directly to make reservations. Airfare and cab fares are the responsibility of attendee. Please be sure to schedule your return flight after 6:00pm on September 11th to ensure you can attend all hill visits. Also, please note this year we have scheduled a meeting with the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau early afternoon on September 12th. If you would like to participate in this meeting, please arrive the evening of September 11th or an early flight on September 12th. REGISTRATION To register, please fill out the online registration form by CLICKING HERE. Hill visits with federal lawmakers will be made for you. Tentative meeting times will be transmitted to you prior to September 10th. There is no registration fee for this coordinated grassroots lobbying event. For any questions, please contact Jordan Burroughs, Governmental Affairs Specialist, (866) 231.0545 ext. 1008